Wandawi's Profile
Autodidact Visual Artist
I’m Mud Wandawi, a visual artist based in Amsterdam and an autodidact painter. I work across oil, acrylic, pastel and drawing, continually exploring different mediums, techniques and ways of seeing. My background in graphic and web design has also shaped my visual approach, bringing traditional artistic techniques into dialogue with contemporary visual aesthetics.
My work is inspired by Amsterdam, travel, world events and everyday experiences. I use painting and drawing to explore impressions, emotions and fleeting moments, translating what I observe, remember or imagine into colourful, expressive and dynamic compositions.
My artistic activities in the Netherlands have included group and solo exhibitions, open-atelier events, community art initiatives and collaborations with other artists. The following highlights trace some of these activities from the mid-1990s onward.
Exhibitions
- 1995 — Group exhibition at HKU – University of the Arts Utrecht, organised by Stichting AIDA Nederland.
- 1996 — Joint exhibition at the Town Hall exhibition space in Leeuwarden, Friesland.
- 1998 — Solo exhibition at Mediatheek Centrum, UvA – Spuistraat 134 – Amsterdam.
- 1998 — Solo exhibition at Joke Smit School, Amsterdam.
- 2009 — Group exhibition featuring Iraqi and Dutch artists at the Town Hall of The Hague.
Artistic & Community Activities
Explore my collection of paintings and drawings, spanning different periods, subjects, techniques and visual approaches. From early oil paintings and personal impressions to more recent explorations of landscape, pattern, atmosphere and everyday life, the portfolio reflects an ongoing journey of experimentation and discovery.
The works are organized into collections according to medium, technique and artistic theme:
– Oil Paintings
My Window | Glimpses of Hope | Glimpses of Peace | Early Paintings & Impressions
– Acrylic Works
Reduced Landscapes | Geometric Abstracts | Pattern Weaver | Arabisque
– Oil & Soft Pastels
Weathered Panels | Holiday Impressions | Dutch Impressions | Amsterdam Nights | Hollywood Portraits
– Drawings
Graphite Portraits | Graphite Horses | Situational Models & Sketches
I’m open to commissions, collaborations and creative projects that connect with my artistic practice.
Whether you have a specific artwork in mind or an idea to explore together, I welcome enquiries from individuals, galleries, cultural organisations and creative partners.
Let’s connect!
Feel free to reach out with any questions, commission requests, or simply to say hello.
- Email: info@wandawi.com
- Phone: +31 (0)6 81 81 86 49
- Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
You can also send me a message through the Contact form